baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2523589-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid drive system
Inventor: MEACHAIR DEAGLAN O
IPC: B60W30/182
Filed: 2014-02-28
Abstract: A hybrid drive system for a vehicle 3, includes an engine 2, a drive motor 3, an energy storage device 7 for powering the motor, a driver operable accelerator control 10 moveable from a zero to a maximum position to control the drive system and an arrangement 11 for increasing movement resistance at a position or positions to divide control travel, such as pedal travel, into two or more parts. A controller 8 controls the engine 2 and motor 3 in dependence on the position of the driver's control 10. A respective different mode of drive operation is provided when the accelerator control is in each part of its travel. Different modes of operation for acceleration from rest may be provided, including a drive motor only eco mode, a max mode where both the engine and motor are employed to obtain maximum acceleration and an intermediate standard mode where output of the internal combustion engine is limited in order to reduce fuel consumption. A driver can select a desired mode of operation by feeling resistance in movement of the accelerator control 10.
Patent GB-2524047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to rendering of graphics on a display device
Inventor: CARDOZO NIGEL WILLIAM
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 2014-03-12
Abstract: The application relates to improvements in and relating to rendering of graphics on a display device. Disclosed is a method and system of rendering an image using a first processing unit and a second processing unit, wherein rendering the image comprises processing an object forming instruction and an object drawing instruction. If the first processing unit determines the object drawing instruction comprises a first instruction for calling an execution of a second instruction on the second processing unit, processing the object forming instruction to obtain object drawing information, storing the object drawing information and deferring the execution of the first instruction unless: (a) the object drawing instruction comprises an object property instruction for changing a property of the stored object drawing information since the last execution of the first instruction and/or changing a property of an object forming instruction to be executed after the first instruction; (b) the number of times the first instruction is determined by the first processing unit since the last execution of the first instruction exceeds a predetermined value; or (c) a predetermined amount of time has passed since the last execution of the first instruction.
Patent GB-2518923-A (GB)
Title: Herbal Extract for inhibiting growth of tumor
Inventor: FONG WEN-GUANG
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2014-04-02
Abstract: A herbal extract for inhibiting the growth of tumour where the herbal extract is obtained by extracting a mixture of white castor (Ricinus communis) and formosanum elderberry (Sambucus javanica, also known as Sambucus chinensis or Sambucus formosana nakai) with water and/or alcohol with heating, in which a weight ratio of white castor is 1 to 99% and a weight ratio of Formosanum elderberry is 99 to 1%. Also claimed is a herbal extract for inhibiting tumour growth that is obtained by extractin g a mixture of white castor, formosanum elderberry and pig bone by use of water and/or alcohol with heating where in a weight ratio of white castor is 1 to 99%, a weight ratio of formosanum elderberry is 99 to 1% and a weight ratio of pig bone is 99 to 1%.
Patent GB-2509464-A (GB)
Title: Reservoir modelling using flux pairs to specify boundary conditions
Inventor: GUEDROUDJ ABDELHAMID
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2014-04-23
Abstract: Disclosed is a method and associated computer apparatus and computer program, for modelling boundary conditions in reservoir models such as multidimensional streamline models. The present method is based on the so-called image well technique. The present method solves a flux equation for each of at least one pair of flux points, placed at boundaries delimiting a reservoir region, by varying a flow rate of at least one image well placed around the boundaries to create the boundary conditions along each boundary.
Patent GB-2518706-A (GB)
Title: X-ray detector apparatus
Inventor: GIBSON GARY
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 2014-05-16
Abstract: An x-ray detector apparatus includes at least one linear array of x-ray detectors, a position for a material under test, an x-ray source, and at least three adjacent filter structures between subject and detectors. Each filter structure is configured to perturb an x-ray energy spectrum differently using differing thicknesses or materials. The array may include a repeating pattern of the structures. Use of several linear arrays side by side, one above the other or angled is also described.
Patent GB-2528060-A (GB)
Title: Peer to peer audio video device communication
Inventor: FELTHAM ANDREW STEWART
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2014-07-08
Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for communicating between a first audio video device and other audio video devices, where the plurality of audio video devices can record both sound and video, where orientation and position of the first audio video device and a distance between the first audio video device and a primary subject are detected. Other networkable audio video devices are located 502 for communication and subject data for a real time video of a subject is received 506 from one or more of the located networkable audio video devices. Using the subject data it is determined 508 which networkable audio video devices are targeting the primary subject. One or more primary subject audio video devices are determined for use in recording audio for a video; and the determined primary subject audio video devices are synchronised 514 for recording sound when one or more of the audio video devices are recording video of the primary subject. The system may allow video to be synchronised with sound recorded by a device which is closer to a subject then the camera recording the video.
Patent GB-2528301-A (GB)
Title: Biomolecule separation using apatite
Inventor: HAWKINS ALASTAIR
IPC: C07K1/36
Filed: 2014-07-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of separating a biomolecule of interest from one or more contaminant species comprising contacting a buffer-equilibrated apatite matrix with a sample containing the biomolecule of interest and the one or more contaminant species, washing the matrix with an apatite matrix wash solution and collecting fractions of the apatite matrix flow-through which contain the biomolecule of interest and wherein the biomolecule of interest is separated from the one or more contaminant species; wherein upon contact with and transit through the apatite matrix the biomolecule and the one or more contaminant species do not become adsorbed to the matrix and wherein no desorption is performed; and wherein the biomolecule of interest is separated from the one or more contaminant species following differential rate of transit of the biomolecule and the one or more contaminant species through the apatite matrix. Also claimed is a method for producing a purified biomolecule solution from a contaminated biomolecule solution comprising using: i) ion exchange matrix chromatography, and ii) an apatite matrix separation step. Also claimed are associated kits containing an apatite matrix and an ion exchange matrix. Preferably, the apatite matrix is hydroxyapatite.
Patent GB-2519442-A (GB)
Title: Pipeline condition detecting apparatus and method
Inventor: WAYMAN MALCOLM
IPC: G01N27/82
Filed: 2014-10-14
Abstract: An apparatus for the analysis of the condition of a pipeline wall 4 is mountable on the external surface of the pipeline, for example on a track which comprises a wheel to move it along a section of the pipeline. The apparatus includes means 24, 26 for inducing a magnetic flux into the pipeline and processing means 23 (e.g. Hall effect sensors) for providing data relating to the condition of the wall of the pipeline. A first aspect of the invention is characterised by the processing means having one or more sensors array which includes a plurality of sensors configured to detect a variation of the magnetic flux along different axes with respect to the pipeline wall, for example three sensors in a tri-orthogonal configuration. A second aspect is characterised by a magnetic flux saturation sensor 21 (e.g. a Gaussmeter), and a third aspect is a method for the detection and analysis of changes in the condition of the wall by monitoring the magnetic flux readings using the apparatus and identifying changes.
Patent GB-2516579-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for operating a tape storage device
Inventor: CHERUBINI GIOVANNI
IPC: G11B5/584
Filed: 2013-04-24
Abstract: An apparatus for operating a tape storage device comprises a first tape skew determination unit (DUS1) for providing a first tape skew value (DTS1) concerning a skew of a tape (TP) in the tape storage device, and a second tape skew determination unit (DUS2) for providing a second tape skew value (DTS2) concerning the skew of the tape (TP). An actuator (SA) adjusts one or more of a rotational orientation of a tape head (TH) of the tape storage device which tape head (TH) is provided for reading and/or writing data from/to the tape (TP), and a motion direction (TMD) of the tape (TP) dependent on the first tape skew value (DTS1) and the second tape skew value (DTS2).
Patent GB-2536487-A (GB)
Title: Coherent method for signalling and ranging using unsynchronized digital radio transceivers
Inventor: DESMOND KEITH PHILLIPS
IPC: G01S13/74
Filed: 2015-03-19
Abstract: A method for determining the range between two points comprising transmitting a downlink radio signal from a base station at a first location to a transponder at a second location, transmitting an uplink radio signal from the transponder to the base station in response to receiving the downlink signal and the base station computing the distance between the two locations by measuring the time delay between the transmission of the downlink signal and the reception of the uplink signal. At least one of the signals comprises Hyperbolic Frequency Modulated (HFM) chirps of a known bandwidth whose phase varies as a logarithmic function of time. The base station and transponder each comprise a single reference oscillator for generating the radio signals and digital clock frequencies. The reference oscillators are not synchronised with each other.
Patent GB-2534242-A (GB)
Title: Fire protection barrier
Inventor: ANTHONY COOPER
IPC: H05K5/00
Filed: 2015-04-24
Abstract: A fire protection barrier comprises a first layer and a second layer, the second layer being made form a sintered metal foam. In a preferred embodiment, the sintered metal foam may be copper foam. The first layer may be, for example, solid copper. The first layer may be bonded to the second layer by means of sintering, or alternatively, the layers may be held together by secondary fixing means such as screws or clips. A thermal interface material may be provided between the first and second layers which decomposes at a temperature below 1000°C to leave a thermal break between layers. The fire protection barrier which includes a metal foam layer is suitable for protecting components from fire, where the components generate heat and need to be passively cooled by convection in normal use. The barrier protects the component from large heat fluxes, whilst allowing small heat fluxes away from the component to prevent overheating.
Patent GB-2530876-A (GB)
Title: A method of monitoring short circuits in torque motors
Inventor: GUILLORY RAPHAEL TANGUY
IPC: F15B19/00
Filed: 2015-08-03
Abstract: A method of monitoring an actuator system 10 is provided. The actuator system 10 comprises a control device 11, a torque motor 12 having a voltage Umc across its terminals and actuating a servo-valve 13, and an actuator 14 controlled by the servo-valve 13. The control device 11 is suitable for delivering to the torque motor 12 a control current Icmd as a function of a current setpoint I_c and of a measured current Imes. The monitoring method comprises the following steps: 1 - comparing the voltage Umc measured across the terminals of the torque motor 12 with a predetermined threshold voltage Vthresh; and 2 - if the voltage across the terminals of the torque motor 12 is less than or equal to the predetermined threshold voltage, raising an alarm and indicating a failure of the servo-valve 13. The method is characterized in that the comparison of the voltage Umc is performed only if the control current Icmd is greater than a predetermined threshold current Iinhib, with a control current less than that inhibiting any signalling of a servo-valve failure.
Patent GB-2542348-A (GB)
Title: Windscreen display system
Inventor: MARKUS QUARTA
IPC: A61F9/04
Filed: 2015-09-15
Abstract: A windscreen HUD system 2, for protecting privacy and preventing driver distraction has two projectors. The first 6a is configured to project a first image onto a driver's side of a windscreen 10 so that light from the first projector is reflected by the windscreen towards the driver, and the second projector 6b is configured to project a second image onto a passenger's side of the windscreen 10 so that light from the second projector is reflected by the windscreen towards the passenger. There is at least one privacy filter 14 disposed between the windscreen and the first and second projectors, configured to limit the viewing angle of the light emitted from the first and second projectors such that, after passing through the privacy filters and reflecting from the windscreen, light rays from the first projector arc substantially in line with the driver and light rays from the second projector are substantially in line with the passenger. There may be one or more mirrors 18 configured to redirect light from the projectors towards the windscreen. One or more privacy filters may be provided between the one or more mirrors and the windscreen.
Patent GB-2542210-A (GB)
Title: Nonlinear acoustic echo cancellation based on transducer impedance
Inventor: KHOSROW LASHKARI
IPC: H04R3/02
Filed: 2015-10-08
Abstract: An apparatus, comprising a current input node for receiving a current signal that is indicative of a (measured) current into an audio speaker; a voltage input node for receiving a voltage signal that is indicative of a voltage value measured across the audio speaker, and a processing circuit coupled to the current input node and to the voltage input node and configured to perform the steps of: calculating an impedance of the audio speaker based, at least in part, on the current signal received at the current input node and the voltage signal received at the voltage input node by using an adaptive filter; and generating an acoustic echo cancellation signal based, at least in part, on the calculated impedance of the audio speaker. Thus, an AEC system may calculate an estimation of an acoustic echo based on parameters describing the transducer reproducing the audio playback signals, e.g. a resistance and/or inductance of the transducer and a current through and/or a voltage across the transducer. The AEC system may predict a coil velocity of the transducer based on the transducer impedance. Aspects include a back electromagnetic force (bemf) calculation module and a velocity acoustic impulse response (AIR) calculation module.
Patent GB-2532602-A (GB)
Title: A system for launch and/or recovery of a vessel
Inventor: ANDREW JONES
IPC: B63B27/16
Filed: 2015-10-27
Abstract: A method of recovering a marine vessel comprises the steps of fitting a marine vessel with a bow line 25 and a lifting point leader line 30, deploying a capture device 10 from a mother ship 15, capturing the marine vessel using the capture device, recovering the capture device to the mother ship together with the lines, securing the bow line to provide directional stability, connecting the leader line to a lifting device fall line (45, Fig 6), using the leader line to draw the fall line to the marine vessel, connecting the fall line to the marine vessel and using the fall line to lift the marine vessel out of the water. The capture device may comprise a net.
Patent GB-2546960-A (GB)
Title: Container for chewing gum
Inventor: DUVAL MIDDLETON
IPC: B65F1/08
Filed: 2015-12-07
Abstract: A container 1 for discarded chewing gum comprises a body 3 having an internal chamber (5, 7, fig. 1) defined by an internal wall, with an aperture, the wall being partly covered with a non-stick silicone rubber material. The lower end of the chamber may be defined by a curved wall. The silicone rubber material may form a removable, single piece internal pocket 15, 17 which may conform to the shape of the container to provide a friction fit and may have an elongate tab (38, fig. 4) to enable removal. There may be first and second chambers separated by a dividing wall which may project upwards from the aperture. First or second lids or flaps (11, 13, fig. 1) may cover the aperture or apertures and be curved, hingedly (19, fig. 1) attached, or detachable from, the body and may be coated or covered by silicon rubber material. A second independent claim is included for a container with a hollow body having an internal chamber lined with a removable pocket formed of silicon rubber material with the lower end of the chamber and pocket being curved. The container may have an external attachment means for a strap or clip.
Patent GB-2546988-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser for dispensing water and fertiliser
Inventor: KAM HOI WONG
IPC: A01G25/06
Filed: 2016-02-03
Abstract: A dispenser for simultaneously dispensing water and fertiliser comprises a chamber 2 having a chamber wall 4 which is at least partially water permeable; a fertiliser supply line 5 having a fertiliser supply line wall 7; a water supply line 6 having a water supply line wall 8, the water supply line wall having at least one aperture 9 extending through the wall; the water supply line and the fertiliser supply line being arranged within the chamber; and at least one dispensing head 3 comprising one or more outlets 13; wherein the at least one dispensing head extends through the fertiliser supply line wall and the water permeable wall of the chamber. The fertiliser supply line wall and/or the water supply line wall may be composed of elastomeric material. The water supply line and the fertiliser supply line may be separated by an impermeable barrier.
Patent GB-2538831-A (GB)
Title: Volume control system for hermetic containers and/or cases intended to protect electrical and/or electronic devices
Inventor: Jordi Llanes Méndez
IPC: H05K5/06
Filed: 2014-08-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a volume control system using compressed air or any other type of gaseous fluid, formed by a main body (4), characterised in that the system comprises: a pressure conduit (8) connected to a source of compressed air or any compressible gaseous fluid (16); a connection tube (20) connected to the pressure conduit (8), which supplies compressed air to the inflation system via an inflation valve (23); a main body (4) which supplies air to the at least one hermetic case (1); and an additional part on the casing (22) of the main body (4), called the membrane (21), which is solidly connected to this element (22).
Patent GB-2548569-A (GB)
Title: An assistive device for an inhaler
Inventor: SUDESH SIVARASU
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2016-03-21
Abstract: An assistive device for a metered dose inhaler decreases the force required to operate the inhaler. The assistive device 1 has a body 3 with a passage 4 for receiving a replaceable conventional metered dose inhaler 2, and a foot 11 for supporting the inhaler mouthpiece. At least two symmetrically arranged levers 21 extend in a direction away from the body and parallel to an axis thereof. A proximal end 22 of each lever is attached to the body and the free opposite ends 23 of the levers may be moved towards and away from each other. An inwardly directed cam surface 24 on each of the levers engages a closed end of a canister 5 when the levers are moved together, to move the canister longitudinally and cause a dose of medicament to be dispensed from the canister. The foot may be telescopically length adjustable or the passage may be width adjustable, in order that the device can be retrofitted onto different sizes of inhaler.
Patent GB-2551516-A (GB)
Title: Activity monitor
Inventor: CHARLOTTE KERSHAW
IPC: G06F11/30
Filed: 2016-06-20
Abstract: Disclosed is an activity monitor for a modular software system. The system has a first software component that configures the operation of a second software component via a proxy and stub interface. The activity monitor has an input that monitors a first event associated with the first software component and a second event associated with the proxy, a processor arranged to compare the first and second events to a schedule of events to assess compliance with the schedule of events, and an output to generate an error message in response to non-compliance with the schedule of events. The system may be a vehicle system, such as the cruise control and the second software component is a drivetrain component. The first software component may be a logic component that generates command events to control the second component based on input events, such as speed sensor readings.
Patent GB-2541555-A (GB)
Title: Lost-Circulation materials of two different types of fibers
Inventor: JONATHAN P WALKER
IPC: C09K8/516
Filed: 2014-06-10
Abstract: A treatment fluid comprising: a base fluid; a plurality of a first type of fiber, wherein the first type of fiber is degradable; a plurality of a second type of fiber; and a third lost-circulation material, wherein the first type of fibers, the second type of fibers, and the third lost-circulation material inhibit or prevent some or all of the treatment fluid from penetrating into a subterranean formation from a wellbore, wherein the wellbore penetrates the subterranean formation.
Patent GB-2553851-A (GB)
Title: Lighting module
Inventor: SAMIR MEZOUARI
IPC: H01L33/60
Filed: 2016-09-19
Abstract: A lighting module (fig. 6) for continuous directional illumination, including: light emitting diode (LED) devices 2 mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB) 5; and a reflector body 15, with a plurality of channels 20, affixed to the PCB, each channel aligned around one of the devices to collimate light leaving the module, wherein the devices each include a phosphor-containing layer on a light emitting surface of an LED chip. This layer may include silicone and particles of garnet Y3Al5O12:Ce. The devices may be chip scale packaging (CSP) LEDs mounted onto the PCB with reflective solder. The reflector body may have a surface coating of aluminum and/or silver and may include a lead frame. The devices may include two or more different wavelength devices. There is also a method for illuminating a room by providing luminaires in the ceiling, each including said lighting module.
Patent GB-2561340-A (GB)
Title: Seat anchoring system
Inventor: Mark Dunsford
IPC: B60N2/015
Filed: 2017-03-28
Abstract: A seat anchoring system for a vehicle, comprising a track (21, figure 3) for mounting to a vehicle floor and comprising a pair of rails (22) each having forward (22f) and rear (22r) ends, and provided with a plurality of slots 24 extending in a longitudinal direction of the rails, defining one or more anchoring positions for a forward and/or rear facing seat (1f, 1r). The seat has a seat base comprising left and right side frames 11, each having a foot 12 comprising hooks 16 with hook openings 17 facing in the same, forward direction of the rails. Each hook is shaped to be dropped into a slot and for the seat to then be slid forward to feed regions 22a of the rails forward of the slots into the hook openings to anchor the seat in an anchoring position. Preferably, the hooks are integral continuations of the legs. During a collision or sudden braking, the hooks can therefore transmit tensile and compressive loads to the rails (22) directly from the side frames 11 and vice versa without the load having to pass across a welded joint or bracket. A method of anchoring a seat to vehicle is disclosed.